PING has launched the Blueprint S and Blueprint T, two new cast-iron fashions engineered and customized constructed for golfers in search of to enhance their video games by way of tour-proven expertise.

The Blueprint S and Blueprint T can be found for customized fittings and pre-order at authorised PING golf outlets around the globe starting at this time (January 9).

“Our two Blueprint irons signify a brand new technique for us within the forged-iron class,” stated John Okay. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “With the solid and forgiving cavity-back design of the “S” and the normal muscle-back form of the “T”, we’re focusing on a wider vary of golfers preferring tour-style cast irons. The Blueprint title is a sign to expert golfers in search of management, precision and really feel from their irons. Because the title implies, no particulars have been ignored within the improvement of the brand new irons. Each fashions are engineered and manufactured to precise requirements and ship the efficiency anticipated in a PING iron.”

“We’ve already seen a number of tour wins with the Blueprint S, together with by PING workers skilled Sahith Theegala, who earned his first PGA Tour title final fall in his first event with the brand new irons,” stated Solheim. “Louis Oosthuizen gained back-to-back weeks with a combo set of the Blueprint S and T irons, an method we deliberate for by matching the usual lofts of every set, permitting golfers to mix their most popular fashions inside our precision-iron line. The tour adoption is rising virtually every day as we start the brand new tour season.”

Blueprint S

Developed following intensive testing with prime PING professionals, the Blueprint S delivers score-lowering efficiency in a cast cavity-back design. A lot of the design affect could be attributed to PING’s lengthy line of tour-proven “S” collection irons.

The compact form suits the discerning eye with a skinny prime line and minimal offset. The cast 8620 carbon metal head boasts a clear cavity design, distinguished by an attention-grabbing textured sample and hydropearl 2.0 chrome end. An elastomer insert is hid within the pocket of the irons making certain the strong really feel and sound anticipated in a cast gamers iron. A high-density toe screw and shaft tip weight enable for swingweight fine-tuning.

“The Blueprint S goes to be a pleasing shock for lots of golfers who may not assume they’re ok to play them,” Solheim stated. “Its design speaks to the decrease handicap, however its expertise broadens its enchantment to the participant who’s in search of a cast, blade-style iron that’s a bit simpler to hit however nonetheless delivers the feel and appear anticipated in a blade.”

An Business First

A patented development expertise known as ‘Precision Pocket Forging’ within the Blueprint S permits for a pocket to be cast into the cavity of the three, 4 and 5 irons. The pocket saves 10 grams of weight, which is re-allocated to extend the MOI and optimise the centre of gravity place for extra distance and trajectory management.

“The flexibility to design a pocket right into a cast-iron on this method is an trade first,” stated Solheim. “It’s an excellent collaboration between PING engineers and our provider who fortunately accepted the problem, and we developed an answer to a never-before solved downside. Till now, this degree of long-iron forgiveness and the forging course of have been mutually unique. We’re excited to convey this score-lowering expertise to golfers.”

Blueprint T

For the extremely expert golfer who depends on workability and prefers the dimensions and look of a muscle again, the Blueprint T is engineered as a single-piece, 8620 carbon metal forging that places a premium on trajectory management and excellent really feel. Its muscle-back design concentrates mass by way of the influence zone to make sure a delightful sound and really feel with the workability to tackle any shot.

A shorter heel-face peak permits the hosel transition to mix easily into the highest rail, making a clear, distraction-free look at tackle. The slim soles allow constant turf interplay from all situations. Precision-milled grooves guarantee the popular launch and spin for gamers who depend on pinpoint management. A high-density toe screw and tip weight present exact swingweight management and a slight increase in MOI.

“Historically, an iron just like the Blueprint T depends as a lot on the ability degree of the participant because it does on the expertise,” Solheim stated. “We perceive that, however we’re all the time in search of methods to enhance each iron we design. Within the Blueprint T, each element is extraordinarily exact and calculated to make sure the efficiency demanded from a cast blade. It’s a real shot-maker’s iron crafted with precision, for precision.”

The Blueprint T commonplace lofts match the Blueprint S and i230 irons to permit golfers to create blended units inside PING’s precision iron choices. The usual size of the Blueprint T 3-9 irons is ¼” shorter than Blueprint S to advertise a decrease ball flight.

Blueprint S & Blueprint T Iron Specs
Accessible:  3-9, PW
Loft choices: Normal, Energy Spec and Retro Spec
Blueprint S inventory shafts: True Mood Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), PING Alta CB Black graphite (SR, R, S)
Blueprint T inventory shafts: True Mood Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100)
Non-compulsory inventory shafts: PING AWT (R, S, X), Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Professional Modus³ 105 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S), UST Recoil Dart 65 (A), 75 (R, S)*
STOCK GRIP: Golf Delight 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Purple -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
RRP: £200 per membership with inventory metal shaft; £210 per membership with inventory graphite shaft